CNA Exam 1 ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Person-directed care has to do with
A) Treating everyone with the same diagnosis in the same manner
B) Letting residents create their care plans by themselves
C) Recognizing the individuality of each resident
D) Never saying no to a resident - CORRECT ANSWER -C
Mr. Collett is a new resident at the long-term care facility where Alicia works. His wife died
recently and he does not have a strong relationship with his children, who live in another state.
What should Alicia be aware of as she cares for Mr. Collett?
A) He will not want to talk about his grief with strangers.
B) He is probably sensitive about his relationship with his children and Alicia should not
mention them.
C) His needs are no different from the needs of residents with a strong family support network.
D) He may have emotional needs that will not be met if facility staff do not work to meet them. -
CORRECT ANSWER -D
Alanna works at a facility where person-directed care is a key value. During admission Mrs.
Ocampo, a new resident, tells her how much she loves gardening and how much she will miss
the garden she had at home. What might Alanna do to reflect the values of person-directed care?
A)Point out the window boxes and flower pots other residents have in their rooms and assure
Mrs. Ocampo that she can get some, too.
B) Tell Mrs. Ocampo that she will get used to life without a garden soon enough.
C) Try to interest Mrs. Ocampo in a new hobby.
D) Agree with Mrs. Ocampo that this move will be a hard adjustment. - CORRECT
ANSWER -A
, Karina, a nursing assistant, is very nervous when a federal surveyor asks her a question she does
not know the answer to. What should she do?
A) Excuse herself to the bathroom and text another nursing assistant for the answer
B) Guess with as much confidence as possible
C) Avoid answering the question
D) Be honest about not knowing and say she will find the answer as soon as possible -
CORRECT ANSWER -D
What is one possible benefit of adult day services?
A) Clients who are seriously ill can receive expert care during the day.
B) Caregivers like spouses or adult children can have a break, which allows them to provide
better care overall.
C) Clients can see if they like these services enough to move to an assisted living facility full-
time.
D) Clients with less than six months to live can receive care for their emotional needs. -
CORRECT ANSWER -B
Proper personal grooming for an NA means
A) Wearing artificial nails and large rings
B) Keeping hair clean and neatly brushed
C) Wearing nose rings
D) Keeping tattoos visible by wearing a low-cut blouse - CORRECT ANSWER -B
Who is involved in developing a resident's care plan?
A) The doctor alone
CORRECT Answers
Person-directed care has to do with
A) Treating everyone with the same diagnosis in the same manner
B) Letting residents create their care plans by themselves
C) Recognizing the individuality of each resident
D) Never saying no to a resident - CORRECT ANSWER -C
Mr. Collett is a new resident at the long-term care facility where Alicia works. His wife died
recently and he does not have a strong relationship with his children, who live in another state.
What should Alicia be aware of as she cares for Mr. Collett?
A) He will not want to talk about his grief with strangers.
B) He is probably sensitive about his relationship with his children and Alicia should not
mention them.
C) His needs are no different from the needs of residents with a strong family support network.
D) He may have emotional needs that will not be met if facility staff do not work to meet them. -
CORRECT ANSWER -D
Alanna works at a facility where person-directed care is a key value. During admission Mrs.
Ocampo, a new resident, tells her how much she loves gardening and how much she will miss
the garden she had at home. What might Alanna do to reflect the values of person-directed care?
A)Point out the window boxes and flower pots other residents have in their rooms and assure
Mrs. Ocampo that she can get some, too.
B) Tell Mrs. Ocampo that she will get used to life without a garden soon enough.
C) Try to interest Mrs. Ocampo in a new hobby.
D) Agree with Mrs. Ocampo that this move will be a hard adjustment. - CORRECT
ANSWER -A
, Karina, a nursing assistant, is very nervous when a federal surveyor asks her a question she does
not know the answer to. What should she do?
A) Excuse herself to the bathroom and text another nursing assistant for the answer
B) Guess with as much confidence as possible
C) Avoid answering the question
D) Be honest about not knowing and say she will find the answer as soon as possible -
CORRECT ANSWER -D
What is one possible benefit of adult day services?
A) Clients who are seriously ill can receive expert care during the day.
B) Caregivers like spouses or adult children can have a break, which allows them to provide
better care overall.
C) Clients can see if they like these services enough to move to an assisted living facility full-
time.
D) Clients with less than six months to live can receive care for their emotional needs. -
CORRECT ANSWER -B
Proper personal grooming for an NA means
A) Wearing artificial nails and large rings
B) Keeping hair clean and neatly brushed
C) Wearing nose rings
D) Keeping tattoos visible by wearing a low-cut blouse - CORRECT ANSWER -B
Who is involved in developing a resident's care plan?
A) The doctor alone
